MERLIN PROPERTIES - Vilanova 12

VILANOVA 12 is an existing office building located in Barcelona where ENDESA company have been established.

The building is compound by eight floors above ground for office use (a low level and seven additional floors). Below ground, there are three floors for parking space. The site area is mainly compound by the building footprint and a central exterior space.

This project is operated and maintained following USGBC’ sustainability criteria most updated version for Existing Buildings. The project has obtained a GOLD certification with the participation of the owner (Merlin Properties), the building tenants and LEED Consultants.

One of the most distinguished features of the project is the high level of sustainability in terms of alternative transport. Due to the location of the building, a high percentage of occupants uses public transport for trips. Consequently, it makes possible to reach 15 points regarding alternative transport.

Other important aspects related to building sustainability are:

- 93,73% of the building occupants normally choose a sustainability alternative transportation to go to their job.

- 100% of parking lots are placed below ground level reducing heat island effect.

- Existing efficient water supply fixtures, such as efficient urinals, public lavatory faucets and kitchen faucets allow to obtain a 45,67% potable water savings.

- An ASHRAE Energy Audit Level 2 has been developed in order to optimize facilities efficiency.

- A performance score of 15 points has been achieved considering multitenant energy consumptions.

- The building energy supply comes from renewable energy sources.

- Lamps purchasing has led into a total mercury content per bulb of 44,54 picograms/lumen-hr).

- The health and comfort of the occupants is addressed by the existing 100% outdoor air Air Handling Units.

- At least 59,91% of regularly occupied floor areas has access to quality views.